Eckington Jan 2023

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Eckington’s Got Talent Exceeds £10,000 raised for local charities!
Last year marked 11 years for Eckington’s Got Talent
There has been some fantastic ability
displayed over the years at Eckington’s Got
Talent. They have had acts auditioning for
Britain's Got Talent, and others put through
to Got What It Takes on CBBC. Georgie, on
the latter show, not only got through, but
won!
Highlights of the show include a group of
the singers and dancers performing to
1940s tunes to remember the anniversary
of WW2 while in lockdown. One of which
was on Sir Captain Tom's Facebook page
which went all around the world. Through
this, Shrinjoy became an honorary member
of EGT all the way from Illinois America!
Shrinjoy wanted to join in, and sang in one
of the lockdown shows, as well as the
Christmas shows on Sir Capt Tom's page.
The Poppy Appeal
Cardiac Risk In The Young
The Child Foundation
Bluebell Wood Children's Hospice
RACE Animal Care
Rain Animal Rescue
Ashgate Hospicecare
All the acts agree this has been a fantastic
experience, as it was for local resident
Gillian Parker. She said, “I never dreamed
when I started in 2012 we would be going
11 years later and raise so much for local
charities. But all good things come to a end
and last year was our last one. I want to
thank everyone that took part in the show
over the years. We have seen acts grow up
and follow their dreams, and even come
back as guests on our later shows! Plus,
most importantly, we know the money
went to good causes.”
Eckington Civic Centre
Eckington Business Centre
Rykneld Homes
BLE
Home Instead
Eckington Festival
TJ’s
School Trends
Dancedaze
Shop4world.com
Specsavers
Banks
Gillian continued, “Everyone that gave us
raffle and auction prizes - there was so
many of you to thank. Judges Steve April,
Amanda, Sal, Nick, Jim, Jessica and Max. We
had a few hosts over the years Sean, April,
Richard thank you all.”
“Also thank you to Alan, Lee and April for
being our sound engineers.”
Soldiers of Swing, finalists on BGT, hosted
the very last show and what a night it was.
A complete sell out for with plenty of guest
acts from over the years.
Julian Smith (finalist on BGT) joined
everyone to raise money for the NHS on a
lockdown show on the net. April, Loretta,
Georgie, Immy and Keria took part. The
youngest acts received thank you cards
from Sir Capt Tom and some even received
Blue Peter badges. Lockdown was very busy
for EGT!
All in all £10,129.00 has been raised for local
charities through the 11 years which has
gone to:-
The Guide Dogs For The Blind
The Royal National College for the Blind
Thornberry Animal Sanctuary
Other companies that offered support
along the way include:-
Roman Roads Systems Ltd
Petersman Folk Life Trust
Motionfive
Eckington Rotary
Eckington Town Team
Gillian finished, “On our last night we had
help from Emily, Diane, Ricky, Lewis, Mick
and Martin. The celebration couldn't have
been achieved without you all!”
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